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Mattress Recycling in Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara residents can set mattresses out during the spring Annual Cleanup Campaign; the SMaRT Station in Sunnyvale takes them for $21 each.

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4 ways to get rid of a mattress in Santa Clara

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa ClaraNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $95.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your mattress and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Bye Bye Mattress California (Mattress Recycling Council)Nonprofit service · CaliforniaCalifornia residentsFree
    How it works

    California mattress stewardship program run by the Mattress Recycling Council with CalRecycle oversight. Mattresses and box springs (foundations) used in California can be dropped off at no additional cost at more than 240 participating permanent sites and about 100 events a year; check the Bye Bye Mattress locator and contact the site first.

    Cost & rules
    • Mattresses used in California, any condition or age; a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts. Not covered: crib or bassinet mattresses, sofa beds, air mattresses or water beds without upholstery, stripped mattresses, out-of-state units.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location before you go.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Santa Clara Annual Cleanup CampaignCity service · Santa ClaraSanta Clara residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Yearly spring curbside cleanup (week assigned by address, April–May in 2026) for City of Santa Clara residents: bulky items such as furniture and mattresses, plus separated appliances, tires and e-waste. One cubic yard of bagged debris free, extra $25 per cubic yard. Public Works 408-615-3080.

    Cost & rules
    • Only during your assigned spring cleanup week.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. SMaRT Station (Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station)Drop-off · outside Santa Clara · 301 Carl Road, SunnyvaleSanta Clara residentsA detail isn’t confirmed$21
    Where

    301 Carl Road
    Sunnyvale, CA 94089

    Hours

    8 am–5 pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    Cost & rules

    Mattresses

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for mattresses
    Mattress (free for qualifying Mountain View and Sunnyvale units)$21.00 each
    Minimum charge$29.00 per visit
    Uncovered load$15.00 per vehicle
    • Free for Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents and businesses when the mattress qualifies under the Bye Bye Mattress program.
    • Limit: Up to 10 per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Count each piece separately: mattress, box spring and topper can be priced differently.
  2. Check for moisture, mold or bed bugs; many recyclers refuse damaged bedding.
  3. Confirm per-piece pricing and whether wrapping or an appointment is required.
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California rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Sunnyvale · effective August 1, 2026
    • Material is accepted from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Minimum charge $29. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • Mattresses: $21 each, up to 10 per visit; free for Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents and businesses for mattresses qualifying under Bye Bye Mattress. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Annual Cleanup Campaign | City of Santa Clara (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Clara
    • Service for residents of the City of Santa Clara only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items such as old furniture, carpets, mattresses and toilets can be set out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In 2026, week 1 set-out ran from Saturday April 25 to 7 am Monday April 27. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mission Trail Waste Systems offers on-call bulky collection for a fee to single-family homes and townhomes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Bye Bye Mattress lets you drop off an old mattress at no additional cost at participating locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before going, check acceptable items and contact the location with questions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses can drop off units at no cost at participating locations, but unit limits may apply and an appointment may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses with at least 100 mattresses can arrange a pickup through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • When a new mattress is delivered, California law requires the retailer to offer to take back your old mattress at no additional cost (delivery fees may still apply; the retailer has up to 30 days and may refuse a mattress that poses a health or safety risk). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some local governments provide free bulky item pickup; Bye Bye Mattress keeps a directory and notes which recycle with the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What's Accepted/Unaccepted in California (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and foundations (box springs) used and discarded by California consumers, individuals or businesses, qualify for no-cost drop-off in any condition and of any age. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In California a futon mattress that separates from its frame counts as a mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not covered: bed frames, air mattresses without upholstery, crib and bassinet mattresses, cushions, futon frames, sofa beds, water beds without upholstery, pillows, sleeping bags, stripped mattresses and out-of-state units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-state mattresses and foundations (not from a California consumer or not used in California) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: California Retailer Pick Up FAQ (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Retailers may refuse to pick up a contaminated mattress; the recycling fee is not refunded in that case. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council: California program (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • California's mattress recycling fee changed to $18.00 on April 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.

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